Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Visible translucent block or embedded component
Patent
1996-02-08
1998-09-15
Mai, Lanna
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Visible translucent block or embedded component
52308, 526569, 40547, 362145, 362147, E04B 112
Patent
active
058062637
ABSTRACT:
A connector strip is disclosed for assembling a building wall of glass blocks. The strip includes a longitudinal center section having a pair of oppositely disposed and longitudinally extending grooves dimensioned to receive a centrally located ridge extending peripherally around the outer edge surfaces of a molded building block to which the strip is to be mounted. U-shaped channels extend along the center groove for receiving wiring such as fiber optics for illuminating the glass block wall. Peripheral members and secondary walls serve to strengthen the connector strip, engage marginal edge surfaces of glass blocks and facilitate cement bonding between the connector strip and the adjacent blocks. A fastener member also is provided for coupling together adjacently positioned connector strips to form a rigid framework for assembling successive rows of blocks into a wall assembly.
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